🥜 Peanut Butter Energy Balls; Just 6 Ingredients!

Hi friends!

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that’s super easy to make and actually tastes good, these Peanut Butter Energy Balls are perfect! My boyfriend, Alan (who is my toughest food critic, by the way 😅), said these are the best protein balls I’ve ever made and I’ve made quite a few!

They’re chewy, chocolatey, sweet, and made with good-for-you ingredients. You don’t even need to bake them! Just mix, roll, chill, and snack. Let’s get into it!

👩‍🍳 Method (In Depth)

Add to the Processor

First, gather your ingredients: oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, medjool dates, honey, and a pinch of salt if you’re using it. Add all of these (except the chocolate) into your food processor. It’s important to leave the chocolate out for now so it doesn’t melt or get too finely chopped. The dates give sweetness and help hold everything together, while the chia seeds add texture and a little boost of fiber and protein.

Blend It Up

Next, pulse everything in the food processor for about 1 to 2 minutes. You’re looking for a uniform mixture that starts to clump together when you press it with your fingers. It shouldn’t be dry and crumbly, but it also shouldn’t be a sticky paste. You might need to scrape down the sides once or twice to help everything blend evenly. If it looks too dry at this stage, you can add a tiny spoon of water or a bit more peanut butter to help it bind.

Mix in the Chocolate

Once your mixture is ready, transfer it to a bowl. Now it’s time to stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Doing this by hand keeps the chocolate in nice little bits, giving you little chocolatey bursts in each bite. Stir until the chocolate pieces are evenly spread throughout the mix.

Roll Into Balls

Now the fun part rolling! Take small spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them between your hands into balls. I like to make mine about the size of a walnut, but you can go bigger or smaller depending on your snack needs. If the mixture sticks to your hands, you can slightly dampen your palms to make rolling easier.

Chill (Optional but Recommended)

After rolling, place the energy balls in the fridge for a few hours. This helps them firm up, which makes them easier to grab and go, and keeps them from falling apart. If you’re in a hurry, they’re still tasty right away but chilling gives them that perfect chewy bite.

🧰 Necessary Tools

• A food processor
• A spoon or spatula
• A bowl (for mixing in the chocolate)
• Clean hands (for rolling!)
• A fridge or airtight container

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Eat one before a workout for a quick energy boost.
• Pack a couple in your lunchbox for school or work.
• Enjoy one with your afternoon tea or coffee.
• Keep a batch in the fridge for late-night snack cravings (trust me, it helps 😋).

🎉 Fun Fact

Did you know chia seeds can absorb up to 10 times their weight in water? That means they help keep you full and give your snack a nice chewy texture too!

✅ Conclusion

These Peanut Butter Energy Balls are simple, healthy, and super yummy. I love that they only need 6 ingredients and no oven. They’re perfect for busy days, snack attacks, or just because you want something tasty that’s good for you.

Try them out, and let me know if your family loves them too (especially if you have your own Alan at home 😉).

Snack happy! 🥜💪